Critical Care Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

On-site childcare

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner to support education and professional development for nursing and healthcare staff at University Hospital/Clinic. The role operates under the CEPD Education Manager and focuses on applying NPD theories, tools, and practice to improve patient care.

The candidate will facilitate learning, lead improvement projects, mentor staff, and champion evidence-based nursing development within a dynamic health

Qualifications

• Master's degree within 3 years of hire.
• 3 years of directly related experience, hospital/clinic setting preferred.
• RN license in Texas and BLS certification; Nursing Professional Development certification within 1.5 years.

Responsibilities

• NPD practitioner functions: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, partner for practice transitions.
• Uses the educational design process: assess gaps, identify needs, develop outcomes, plan activities, implement and evaluate.
• Responsible for orientation, competency management, education, professional development, research, quality improvement, and partnerships.

Education

Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is an umbrella term that includes graduate prepared nurses with or without certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD). NPD practitioner competencies are outlined in the Nursing Professional Development: Scope & Standards of Practice (current edition). NPD practitioner uses and/or develops tools, theories, skills and knowledge of NPD to improve the practice of the nursing and other healthcare staff that care for University Hospital/Clinic patients. Works under supervision of Clinical Education Professional Development (CEPD) Education Manager.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Education Master's Degree in a related field within 3 years of hire.
• Experience 3 years of directly related experience, preferably in a hospital or clinic setting Internal candidates without a Master's degree may be considered with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and five (5) years of directly related experience (inclusive of 2 years of UT Southwestern experience) preferably in a hospital or clinic setting. External candidates with a BSN may be considered with significant directly related experience exceeding the minimum requirements for internal candidates.
• Licenses and Certifications (RN) REGISTERED NURSE - Licensure as a Registered Nurse by Texas Board of Nursing Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire and Certification in Nursing Professional Development within 1-1/2 Yrs

Job Duties

• NPD practitioner functions in the following roles:
  • Learning facilitator: uses the educational design process to bridge the knowledge, skills, and/or practice gaps identified through needs assessment.
  • Change agent: actively works to transform processes at micro-, meso-, and macrosystem levels using project management and improvement processes.
  • Mentor: contributes to the professional development of others and supporting life-long professional development.
  • Leader: influences interprofessional practice and learning environments, the NPD specialty, the profession of nursing, and healthcare.
  • Champion for scientific inquiry: promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and use of evidence to advance NPD practice, guide clinical practice, and improve patient care.
  • Advocate for NPD specialty: supports, promotes, and demonstrates nursing professional development as a nursing practice specialty.
  • Partner for practice transitions: supports the transition of nurses and other healthcare team members across learning and practice environments, roles, and professional stages.
• Uses the educational design process:
  • Assesses practice gaps
  • Identifies learning needs
  • Develops expected outcomes that reflect competence, learning, and change
  • Plans educational activities in accordance with best practice evidence
  • Implements planned educational activities facilitating positive learning and practice environments
  • Evaluates educational activities using valid, reliable and relevant methods
• NPD practitioner is responsible for orientation/onboarding, competency management, education, professional role development, research/evidence-based practice/quality improvement, and collaborative partnerships.
• Performs other duties as assigned:
  • Nurse Planner:
  • The Nurse Planner supports the delivery of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) and is part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center Accredited Provider Unit (PU)
  • The PU is led by the Program Manager, Nursing Professional Development
  • Assess learners' needs and plan, implement, and evaluate Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) activities in accordance with ANCC criteria.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Organization

844080 - Clinical Educ and Prof Dev

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 9, 2026, 9:26:27 PM